New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has formally asked South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to help arrange additional concerts by global K-pop superstars BTS, citing overwhelming demand from young fans in Mexico. The extraordinary request highlights just how fervent the support is for the band's return to live performance after a multi-year hiatus.

At her daily press briefing on 26 January, President Sheinbaum declared, "Everyone wants to go," referring to the unprecedented interest from fans across Mexico. She confirmed that she had sent a diplomatic letter seeking help in arranging extra dates beyond the three already scheduled.

She further elaborated on the scale of the demand, saying: "Around 1 million young p...